Cartecay Cutlery is a family-owned shop in Downtown Ellijay offering quality knives, gear, and everyday carry essentials. Customer service is our foundation.
We proudly provide trusted brands, honest guidance, and hometown service to help you find the right tool Welcome to Cartecay Cutlery, proudly located in the heart of Downtown Ellijay. Our DNA runs deep in these mountains, the ridges, rivers, and valleys that once belonged to the Cherokee, where craftsmanship, resourcefulness, and respect for the land have always mattered. It is from that heritage
of skill and tradition that we draw our inspiration. The Biggs Family is no stranger to small business in Ellijay. You may already know us from Talking Threads Embroidery & More, where we’ve had the honor of serving our community with quality work, dependable service, and friendly faces. Cartecay Cutlery is a continuation of that same mission, family-owned, family-operated, community-centered, and committed to treating every customer like a neighbor. At Cartecay Cutlery, we believe the tools you carry should say something about who you are, dependable, capable, and rooted in something real. That’s why we’re proud to offer brands known for their craftsmanship and heritage, including Buck, Case, Benchmade, Kershaw, and more, along with knives, gear, gifts, and everyday carry items for collectors, outdoorsmen, craftsmen, and those who simply appreciate quality. Whether you’re choosing your first knife, adding to a collection, or searching for something that will be passed down one day, we’re here to help, not to sell, but to guide, share knowledge, and make sure you walk out with the right piece for your hand and purpose. James Biggs will oversee day-to-day operations as our General Manager. James brings years of leadership, hands-on experience, and an unwavering sense of duty to everything we do. His time serving our country in the Marine Corps shaped his belief in precision, accountability, and taking care of the people around him, values reflected in how we operate our shop every day. Our family has been here a long time. We honor where we come from. We take pride in what we do. And we look forward to welcoming you through our door. Cartecay Cutlery
Where heritage is held in the hand.
07/21/2026
Everything in its place at the end of the day. Pair the leather valet tray with a wallet for the nightstand set that keeps your carry together. Full-grain American leather, made in Texas. Use code CARRY10 for 10% off. Free shipping on every order.
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07/20/2026
We're Growing Our Team!
As Cartecay Cutlery continues to grow, we're looking to add another part-time team member to help us better serve our customers.
We're looking for someone who is friendly, dependable, and eager to learn. If you enjoy meeting people, appreciate quality craftsmanship, and want to be part of a family-owned business, we'd love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:
Assist customers with knife, outdoor, and gift purchases
Learn about our brands and products (we'll train you!)
Keep displays organized and stocked
Help create a welcoming shopping experience
Operate our point-of-sale system
What We're Looking For:
Friendly and outgoing
Honest and dependable
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Available to work part-time, including some weekends
Must be at least 18 years old
Knowledge of knives is a plus, but not required. We're happy to teach the right person.
If you're interested, send us an email / resume at [email protected].
Stay Sharp. 🔪
07/19/2026
Go to Cartecay Cutlery for your Georgia roots hat co apparel!!
07/19/2026
We have a small inventory of Georgia roots hat co. Gear. Stop by and see us.
07/18/2026
Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎
Linda Bell
Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,
07/16/2026
Some more BIG NEWS.....
We're proud to announce that Cartecay Cutlery is now an Authorized Dealer for Georgia roots hat co.!
There's an even more personal reason this partnership means so much to us...
Georgia Roots Hat Company was founded by our son, William.
Watching him turn an idea into a growing Georgia business has been an incredible blessing, and we're honored to be able to offer his products right here in our store.
Georgia Roots Hat Company is a Georgia-owned and operated company that celebrates the people, places, and traditions that make our state so special. Their hats and apparel are built for folks who love the outdoors, small towns, and the Georgia way of life.
We'd love for you to support another local Georgia business!
Stop by Cartecay Cutlery and check out our Georgia Roots Hat Company display.
While you're at it, head over to the Georgia Roots Hat Company page and give them a follow.
Thank you for supporting local businesses, local families, and local dreams. It truly means more than you know.
We can't wait to see you in the store!
07/16/2026
A small order... but a BIG milestone!
Today we placed our very first order with Bull Sheath Leather!
We've been working behind the scenes on an exciting new addition to Cartecay Cutlery, and today marks another step toward making it a reality.
We've spent a lot of time researching companies that share our appreciation for quality craftsmanship, and Bull Sheath Leather checked all the boxes.
We really appreciate Daniel and the whole team at Bull Sheath, they have been fantastic to work with.
We're not quite ready to reveal everything just yet, but we can promise this...
If you appreciate quality leather, western heritage, and products built to last, you're going to want to keep an eye on what we've been working on.
The journey has officially begun!
Stay tuned... we think you're going to love what's coming.
07/16/2026
Montana Silversmiths merchandise coming soon!!!
07/15/2026
07/15/2026
Well... we did it again.
You know how some people collect stamps?
Apparently, we collect dealership approvals.
We're excited to announce that Cartecay Cutlery has officially been approved as an Authorized Dealer for Montana Silversmiths! Their incredible Western buckles, jewelry, and accessories are headed our way.
As if that wasn't enough, we've also been approved as an Authorized Dealer for Bull Sheath Leather Goods! We can't wait for everyone to see the quality of these handcrafted leather products.
Now...
Some of you have been snooping around the store lately. 👀
Yes, we've been moving things.
Yes, there's a reason.
No, you can't peek behind the curtain just yet.
We'll tell you when we get a little closer
Stay tuned... we've got some exciting things in the works.